In 2026, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) returned an impressive 87.86%, largely driven by heavy holdings in NVIDIA and Taiwan Semiconductor. However, three other semiconductor ETFs—Invesco Semiconductors ETF (PSI), Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF (CHPS), and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)—outperformed SMH by focusing on a broader range of chipmakers, including mid-cap and memory-focused companies. PSI returned 114.47%, CHPS led with 134.83%, and FTXL achieved 123.50% over the past year. While SMH has a strong five-year track record due to its concentration in mega-cap stocks, 2026's rally favored diversification across the semiconductor sector. Investors should consider balancing SMH holdings with these broader ETFs to reduce concentration risk, especially if they want exposure beyond NVIDIA and Taiwan Semiconductor.
A leading semiconductor exchange-traded fund (ETF) has delivered an impressive average annual return of 14% since 2001. Over the last twelve months alone, the ETF surged by 118%, highlighting strong growth in the chip sector. This performance undersc...
The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM), launched in April 2026, quickly amassed over $25 billion in assets, driven by rising AI-related memory demand. However, the ETF is heavily concentrated in three stocks—Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron—with Samsung diluti...
